Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC 🇯🇵 Japan Asahi Shimbun (JP)

Murder case in Higashi-Hiroshima, injured woman says 'I was attacked by a man and set on fire'

A woman injured in a murder case in Higashi-Hiroshima reported to police that she was attacked by a man who also set fire to her home, where a man was found dead with stab wounds.

In the early hours of the 16th in Higashi-Hiroshima City, a devastating incident unfolded when a dwelling ignited, leading to the discovery of a deceased man who was allegedly stabbed in the neck. A resident of the house, a woman in her 50s, revealed to local authorities that she was attacked by a man who set her house ablaze. The police are investigating whether a broken window at the scene is connected to the assaults.

Emergency services received a call around 3:35 am, responding promptly to find the man lying dead in the yard of the burning home. Initial examinations indicated the man had sustained multiple stab wounds to the upper body, including his neck, which the subsequent autopsy confirmed was the cause of death, resulting from exsanguination due to his injuries. Police investigations are ongoing in an effort to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and the identity of the assailant.

As the investigation continues, this shocking event raises concerns about personal safety in the community. The local police are increasing their efforts to reassure residents and provide updates while seeking to bring justice to the victims involved. The repercussions of violent crimes like this stir societal fears and questions about the prevalence of domestic violence and the measures in place to protect individuals from such threats.

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